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What happens to the carbon-carbon double bond when ethene forms poly(ethene)?

A

PVC, or poly(chloroethene).

B

Most polymers are made from alkenes obtained by cracking heavier crude-oil fractions.

C

The double bond opens, allowing the molecules to join into a chain.

D

PVC is a good electrical insulator; additives make it flexible.

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10.3 Polymers Flashcards

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22 flashcards on Edexcel GCSE Chemistry 10.3 Polymers: the key terms, definitions and equations you need to recall for Paper 1 and Paper 2.

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